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Cornerstone Barristers
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Public law barristers specialising in planning, housing, climate litigation, licensing, information law, property & judicial review.

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David Lintott acted for the Spelthorne Borough Council. Conjoined appeals against refusal to grant planning permission and enforcement notice dismissed: 26 January 2026.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3ZqFDQV

#CornerstoneBarristers #PlanningLaw #GreenBelt
January 29, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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Tom Cosgrove KC and Rowan Clapp are currently appearing in a planning Inquiry on behalf of Babergh District Council considering proposals for a solar farm. 
https://cornerstonebarristers.com/land-at-grove-farm-bentley-inquiry-concerning-major-solar-farm-and-heritage-landscape-impacts-in-suffolk/
January 29, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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Read our new article "The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and Wales: extending protections from discrimination to Welsh contract-holders", by Sarah Salmon and Alistair Cantor.

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#rentersrights #landlordandtenantlegislation #rentaldiscrimination #rentersrightsact
January 26, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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We are immensely proud to announce that Joint Head of Chambers Robin Green and Joint Head of Planning Robert Williams will both be appointed King’s Counsel.

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January 23, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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Court of Appeal quashes decision to remove low traffic neighbourhood as a breach of the duty requiring London councils to “implement” proposals in their local implementation plan.

Jack Parker appeared for the Appellant instructed by @leigh-day.bsky.social.

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Court of Appeal quashes decision to remove low traffic neighbourhood | Cornerstone Barristers
Court of Appeal quashes decision to remove a low traffic neighbourhood as a breach of the duty requiring London borough councils to “implement” proposals in […]
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January 22, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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We are delighted to welcome Andrew Bisbey as our new Senior Clerk, leading our practice management team.

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#PublicLaw
January 20, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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We’re proud to announce new government panel appointments for Chambers. Clare Parry and Sarah Salmon join the Welsh Government A Panel, Alistair Cantor is appointed to the B Panel, and David Welsh becomes Standing Junior Counsel to the Scottish Government.
January 13, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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High Court hands down judgment in Luton Airport expansion challenge.

The Claimant was represented by @estelledehon.bsky.social, Ruchi Parekh, and Hannah Taylor, instructed by @leigh-day.bsky.social.

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High Court hands down judgment in Luton Airport expansion challenge | Cornerstone Barristers
Today, the High Court has handed down its judgment in the judicial review claim brought by Luton and District Association for the Control of Aircraft […]
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December 8, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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📢 Our latest Cornerstone Housing Newsletter is now live!

Edited by Sarah Salmon and Tara O'Leary, this edition brings together a rich collection of insights with a strong spotlight on the Renters’ Rights Act and what it means for the housing sector.

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December 4, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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The Court of Appeal today considers the scope of a London Borough’s duty to implement and retain a traffic scheme as part of the delivery of the Mayor of London’s Transport Strategy.

Jack Parker is instructed in this matter by @leigh-day.bsky.social.

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November 26, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Ben Du Feu, will be speaking at the Community Infrastructure Levy & s106 Masterclass 2025 on 25 Nov at DWF, London, EC3M 3AG

Ben joins the panel discussion on "How do developer contributions fit within wider local planning policy mix?"

Learn more: https://bit.ly/490kl2u
November 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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The UK Supreme Court has delivered its long-awaited decision in Keir and Daly v HM Advocate - a ruling with major implications for how sexual offence cases are handled in Scotland.

The Court found the current approach breaches the right to a fair trial.

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November 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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🌎 COP30 opens in Belém, Brazil, with fast-paced progress on delivery:

– Loss & Damage fund operational
– Adaptation support advancing
– New Green Digital Action Hub + AI Climate Institute launched

Read our COP30 explainer here: cornerstonebarristers.com/cop30-and-cl...
COP30 and Climate Law and Governance Day | Cornerstone Barristers
COP30* opened in Belém, Brazil, at the mouth of the Amazon River, yesterday (10 November) with the agenda adopted at the first sitting and an […]
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November 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Stay current with the most significant developments in planning and environmental law from the past 12 months, delivered by Hannah Taylor and Jackson Sirica. 

https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/planning-day-2025/

#CaseLawUpdate #PlanningLaw #EnvironmentalLaw #LegalInsights #CPD
November 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Cornerstone Barristers' Flagship Planning Day Returns for 2025!

Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the field and gain unparalleled insights. 

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cornerstonebarristers/1776469

#PlanningLaw #EnvironmentalLaw #PropertyLaw #CornerstonePlanningDay
November 10, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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Cornerstone Barristers' Flagship Planning Day Returns for 2025!

Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the field and gain unparalleled insights. 

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cornerstonebarristers/1776469

#PlanningLaw #EnvironmentalLaw #PropertyLaw #CornerstonePlanningDay
November 10, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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Development & Nature: Navigating a Whirlwind Year of Change! 🌪️🌳

The relationship between development and the natural environment has never been more complex.

https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/planning-day-2025/

#EnvironmentalLaw #PlanningLaw #BiodiversityNetGain #BNG #NutrientNeutrality
November 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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We are delighted to announce that Dr. Nick White, Principal Adviser for Biodiversity Net Gain, will deliver a keynote speech at our Planning Day!

https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/planning-day-2025/

#PlanningDay #BiodiversityNetGain #BNG #KeynoteSpeaker #EnvironmentalPolicy #UKPlanning
November 6, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Public awareness of our inadequate sewerage infrastructure is at an all-time high, compounded by the effects of climate change.

https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/planning-day-2025/

#SustainableDrainage #SewerageInfrastructure #PlanningLaw #ClimateChange #FloodRisk #NPPF #PlanningAppeals
November 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Upcoming Seminar: Section 204 (Homelessness) Appeals – The Suitability of Accommodation
To book, click the link below.
https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/suitability-of-part-7-offers-of-accommodation-a-panel-discussion/
#HousingLaw #Homelessness #LegalSeminar #Lawyers #LocalAuthority #LegalAid
November 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Grey Belt: One Year On - Has the NPPF Shifted the Landscape? 🌳Join Edward Grant and Emma Dring as they discuss the impact one year later.

https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/planning-day-2025/

#GreyBelt #NPPF #PlanningLaw #GreenBelt #PlanningAppeals
November 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Delays continue to challenge the planning and development sector. What are the key factors slowing down projects, and crucially, how can we overcome them?

https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/planning-day-2025/

#PlanningDelays #HousingDelivery #NutrientNeutrality #AffordableHousing #UKPlanning
November 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Ben Du Feu, will be speaking at the Community Infrastructure Levy & s106 Masterclass 2025 on 25 Nov at DWF, London, EC3M 3AG

Ben joins the panel discussion on "How do developer contributions fit within wider local planning policy mix?"

Learn more: https://bit.ly/490kl2u
November 3, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Don't miss this essential session focusing on the practical challenges of bringing renewable energy projects to fruition.

https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/planning-day-2025/

#RenewableEnergy #GridConnection #PlanningLaw #Infrastructure #UKLaw
October 31, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Don't miss this presentation exploring the crucial legislative and policy reforms to the DCO decision-making process with Cornerstone Barristers' Michael Bedford KC and Ruchi Parekh.

https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/planning-day-2025/

#NSIPs #DCO #PlanningReform #InfrastructureLaw
October 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM